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  • 12-05-2013 10:57pm
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    IRE_Jordan
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi I'm a guitarist who like to write songs, I've written a few to date but no matter how hard I try they are always sad songs, I seem to be unable to write and upbeat song, any help?? It seems to be the lyrics, like I can't write happy lyrics for some reason.. Thanks


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    jimmybeige
    Registered Users Posts: 338 ✭✭jimmybeige


    Stop using minor chords and possibly change the rhythm. Those both contribute greatly to the tone of your song and in affect the way you will probably write lyrics. This is of course assuming you write the music first. If not, then just stop writing sad lyrics!


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    fredchest
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭fredchest


    IRE_Jordan wrote: »
    Hi I'm a guitarist who like to write songs, I've written a few to date but no matter how hard I try they are always sad songs, I seem to be unable to write and upbeat song, any help?? It seems to be the lyrics, like I can't write happy lyrics for some reason.. Thanks

    like the other poster said: mix and match major and minor chords.
    Melodies - use perfect fourths/5ths....major second jumps. (they sound more confident, ''striding out''..)
    If you're melody is sad sounding....I bet it moves alot in minor 3rd jumps. (this is the sad sound interval in a minor chord)


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    tusk
    Registered Users Posts: 5,882 ✭✭✭tusk


    I'm the same, I find sad songs are all I write. Trying to come away from that, I did what the previous posters did, and just created catchy little upbeat tunes. With those I began writing ridiculous lyrics, messing. But that helped spur me on to actually write with a more joyful outlook.

    If it's purely lyrically that you're finding trouble with, why not sit down with a pen and paper, and jot down things that inspire you. What makes you laugh so hard your sides hurt? After a ****ty day, what's the one thing that can brighten up your evening. It sounds corny, but think positive and positive things will come to mind when you do sit down to write.


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    katykat03
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭katykat03


    I have advice!!!

    At least you can write songs. Some people struggle with this artistic vibe. And you have the power gal! Let your emotional side out!


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    Earthmoving
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Earthmoving


    If writing sad songs is what comes naturally to you then why force anything else? I don't think that would be true expression.


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